• Short Summary

    Gas explosion in Pittsburgh , the explosion in giant gas tank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ,Usa occured after the tank developed a leak and a worker used a blow torch which caused the explosion on
    November 14, 1927.

  • Description

    SLATEINFORMATION - PITTSBURGH CALAMITY - MIGHTY GASOMETER EXPLOSION WRECKS THOROUGHFARES , SHATTERS ENTIRE BUILDINGS, AND KILLS AND INJURES HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE

    USA: Pittsburgh : Pennsylvania

    Wrecked gasometer / remains of buildings, debris in streets / debris on damaged car
    Background: Gas explosion in Pittsburgh , the explosion in giant gas tank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ,Usa occured after the tank developed a leak and a worker used a blow torch which caused the explosion on
    November 14, 1927.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    VLVAC8BY3VLNI1O3Z7ERRIYN0BG9A
    Media URN:
    VLVAC8BY3VLNI1O3Z7ERRIYN0BG9A
    Group:
    Reuters - Gaumont Graphic Newsreel
    Archive:
    Reuters
    Issue Date:
    01/01/1927
    Sound:
    Unknown
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:19:00
    Time in/Out:
    /
    Canister:
    N/A

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